To showcase how technology can successfully address the urgencies of climate change, the award recognises ICT SMEs that have embraced environmental responsibility and have demonstrated the positive outcome of tech as an ally against climate impact*.

Examples:

  • Smart Energy Management Systems
  • Smart Mobility Solutions
  • Precision Farming solutions
  • Waste management and circularity solutions

 

the jury

the criteria

EGDC KPI 2

Annual revenue from deployed ICT solutions as a proportion of total annual revenue (%)

25


POINTS

IMPACT

Has the solution been deployed and already demonstrated an impact on the problem it aims to solve?

5


POINTS

LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY & SCALABILITY

How is the solution supported (through funding or self-sustainable) and is it meant to continue in time?

What are the sources of financial support, and is it structured in a way that will allow it to expand in the future?

5


POINTS

REPLICABILITY

Can the solution be replicated in other countries/regions and is any support envisioned for other organisations wishing to implement it in their area/sector?

If any use of software is envisioned, is this open source or can a license be extended to third parties also?

5


POINTS

INNOVATION & ORIGINALITY

Is the solution innovative in its area/region of implementation?

What are the innovative characteristics?

This can refer to both technology or tools used or to processes or to the outreach strategy.

5


POINTS

CONTRIBUTION TO OTHER CATEGORIES

Points will be awarded if the solution has a positive impact on the other award categories.

5


POINTS

TOTAL

50